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PA66 DFC

2017 Kia Optima

Black Diesel 1685cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

79,411 mi
Last recorded79,411 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2017 Kia Optima57,842 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA66 DFC
MakeKia
ModelOptima
Year2017
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,685cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 79,411 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge WORN ON THE INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin OUTER BRAKE PADS 2-3MM (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Mar 2025 70,930 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2025 70,925 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 64,032 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2023 58,889 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 17 Mar 2023 58,889 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 52,305 miles

Nearside Rear Outer adult seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Mar 2022 52,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer adult seatbelt not tested due to child seat fitted

Pass 26 Mar 2021 44,233 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 39,683 miles

How Reliable is the Kia Optima?

Based on 96,564 MOT tests across 12,485 vehicles.

83.4%
Pass Rate
8,760
Miles/Year
14
Year Lifespan
12,485
On UK Roads
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PA66 DFC is a 2017 Kia Optima in Black with a 1,685cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2017 Kia Optima models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.9% with a typical mileage of 57,842 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The Kia Optima typically stays on UK roads for around 14 years. At 9 years old, this Kia Optima is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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PA66 DFC is a 2017 Kia Optima, first registered on 14 February 2017.

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